Definition of louse

lousenoun

chấy

/laʊs//laʊs/

Word OriginOld English lūs, (plural) lȳs, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch luis, German Laus.

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a small insect that lives on the bodies of humans and animals

Example:
  • head lice

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a very unpleasant person

Example:
  • Steve had let her down; she should never have trusted the louse.

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